Netgear GSM7248R, GSM7352S, FSM7352PS, FSM7328S, FSM7226RS Installation Manual

Password recovery procedure for Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches

This document describes the procedure to reset to default the admin and enable passwords on Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches.

The Password recovery feature is available from Firmware Version 7.3.1.7

Table of Contents
Accessing the switch via the Console port...................................................................	2
Password recovery...........................................................................................................	3
Setting the Admin and Enable passwords ...................................................................	4
Save the configuration and reload.................................................................................	5

Version 1.0

Accessing the switch via the Console port

Start Hyper Terminal and create a new connection (i.e. Switch) and click OK.

NOTE: At this time the switch is turned off

Choose the serial portal that will be used to connect the Console cable to the Switch

Connect the Console cable (enclosed in the Switch box) to the Console port of the switch

Click on Restore defaults to set the COM port properties (9600, 8, None, 1, None)

Click OK

Version 1.0